| # College | Est. | Type | NAAC | Approved By | Annual Fee | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Vydehi Institute of Nursing Sciences | 2002 | Private | A+ | INC / KSNC | ₹1.1 lakh/yr | 100 |
| 2 Dayananda Sagar College of Nursing | 1991 | Private | A+ | INC / KSNC | ₹95,000/yr | 100 |
| 3 RV College of Nursing | 2003 | Private | A | INC / KSNC | ₹90,000/yr | 60 |
| 4 Oxford College of Nursing | 1998 | Private | A | INC / KSNC | ₹85,000/yr | 60 |
| 5 Krupanidhi College of Nursing | 1996 | Private | A | INC / KSNC | ₹1.0 lakh/yr | 60 |
| 6 East Point College of Nursing | 1998 | Private | A | INC / KSNC | ₹80,000/yr | 60 |
| 7 RajaRajeswari College of Nursing | 2004 | Private | B++ | INC / KSNC | ₹85,000/yr | 100 |
| 8 Kempegowda Institute of Nursing Sciences | 2006 | Aided | B++ | INC / KSNC | ₹60,000/yr | 60 |
| 9 MVJ College of Nursing | 2004 | Private | B+ | INC / KSNC | ₹90,000/yr | 60 |
| 10 T John College of Nursing | 1992 | Private | B+ | INC / KSNC | ₹75,000/yr | 60 |
* Annual fees shown are for KCET-allotted government seats. Management-quota fees vary; contact College2U for current figures. Source: RGUHS / KEA fee fixation committee 2026.
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Vydehi Institute of Nursing Sciences and Dayananda Sagar College of Nursing are the top-ranked nursing colleges in Bangalore for 2026, both holding NAAC A+ accreditation and full INC and KSNC approval. Both are affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) and attached to large multi-specialty teaching hospitals, which is mandatory for clinical training.
All B.Sc Nursing colleges in Bangalore must be approved by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and the Karnataka State Nursing Council (KSNC) to offer recognized degrees. Before applying, verify INC approval on the official INC website. The colleges listed here are INC- and KSNC-approved as of 2026.
RGUHS (Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences) is Karnataka's apex health sciences university and affiliates all nursing, medical, pharmacy, and allied health colleges in the state. An RGUHS-affiliated B.Sc Nursing degree is recognized by the Indian Nursing Council, enabling graduates to register as nurses and work across India and apply for international licensing (NCLEX, OET, etc.).
Annual fees for B.Sc Nursing in Bangalore range from ₹60,000 for government-aided institutions like Kempegowda Institute of Nursing Sciences to ₹1.1 lakh at private colleges like Vydehi. The Karnataka government regulates fee structures for all KCET-allotted seats; management-quota seats may cost up to ₹2.5 lakh per year.
Yes, B.Sc Nursing admission without KCET is possible through the management-quota route. Colleges directly admit students who meet the minimum eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) with at least 45% aggregate and English, age 17+. KCET is required only for government-allotted seats at participating colleges. Contact College2U for management-quota availability.